Lawsuit against oil company accused in 5.7 magnitude quake dropped after settling with Oklahoma couple

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PRAGUE, Okla. — A lawsuit involving one of the oil companies accused of causing a 5.7 magnitude quake in Oklahoma has been dropped after the company reached a settlement with a couple affected by the earthquake.

“This is the first oil company that in our opinion has done the right thing and said, ‘Okay, let’s come to terms.” (It’s a) public acknowledgement that says ‘We want to move forward and let the people who have been damaged move forward.’” Poynter, said.